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Bar Councils Launch Strikes After Islamabad Court Suicide Blast

Legal leaders demand a transparent inquiry into the attack.

Overview

  • The Islamabad Bar Council announced a three-day strike from November 12 to 14 across all courts in the capital.
  • The Punjab Bar Council ordered a provincewide shutdown of subordinate courts and called for foolproof court security.
  • The Balochistan Bar said it will boycott court proceedings in protest.
  • The Punjab Home Department placed the province on high alert with directives for preemptive security and heightened vigilance in sensitive areas.
  • The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the bombing, reported at least 12 dead and 36 injured, and urged swift justice and stronger protection for judicial institutions.